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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks during a press conference to discuss the impact of the government shutdown on air safety workers and travel at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia

Sean Duffy irks White House as drama over top job at NASA seeps into public view

By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Some Trump administration officials, including at the White House, have expressed frustration with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in recent weeks as internal wrangling over who will lead NASA spilled into public view, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Duffy, who also serves as NASA’s acting administrator, has

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5 things to know for Oct. 27: Trump in Asia, 2028 presidential race, Hurricane Melissa, Louvre heist suspects, Sami Hamdi

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Staffing shortages. Missed paychecks. Frustrated fliers. All are a result of the government shutdown, which officials warn could cause more widespread airline delays and cancellations this week. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Trump in Asia President Donald

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5 things to know for Oct. 27: Trump in Asia, 2028 presidential race, Hurricane Melissa, Louvre heist suspects, Sami Hamdi

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Staffing shortages. Missed paychecks. Frustrated fliers. All are a result of the government shutdown, which officials warn could cause more widespread airline delays and cancellations this week. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Trump in Asia President Donald Trump

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First responders search in the water at White Oak Bayou in Houston on October 8.

Bodies keep being recovered from the bayous around Houston. Why officials are convinced it’s not the work of a serial killer

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — “Enough is enough of wild speculation.” Houston Mayor John Whitmire was frustrated as he stood in front of the cameras alongside the police chief last month, trying to dispel the rumors that have cast a veil of anxiety over the vast network of bayous that crisscross his city. “There

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Air traffic control staffing problems spiked over the weekend, raising concerns about growing disruption

By Zoe Sottile, Aaron Cooper, Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — Air traffic controller staffing shortages worsened over the weekend as the nation’s government shutdown hit its fourth week, leading to delays and anxiety, and experts say it won’t get better until air traffic controllers get paid. More than 50 staffing shortages have been reported since

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Virginia Democrats are set to join the redistricting war. Their candidate for governor is staying out of it

By Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — Democrats in Virginia’s legislature are expected on Monday to launch a complex redistricting push to counter Republican-led efforts around the country, according to two Democratic lawmakers familiar with the still-private plans. The party’s nominee for Virginia governor isn’t talking much about it. Abigail Spanberger’s campaign has declined to comment

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